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Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNJX1: $83 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 456 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $83 a year and $995 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #274 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $995 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$83
Over 12 years
$995
Saves vs the federal minimum
$25/yr
Size
18.2 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$83
Electricity over 12 years
$995
Add the price you pay
+ $995

456 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $223
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $220
Beko BFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $220
Beko BFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $220

Specs

BrandFisher & Paykel
ModelRF178WRNJX1
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use456 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type595 kWh / year
Width31.1 in
FeaturesIce maker, Counter depth

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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